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Article: all they want is a good home.(Local)

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November 8, 2009
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By Kathy Adams

The Virginian-Pilot

VIRGINIA BEACH

Socks, a 2-year-old shepherd mix, donned a multi colored banda na and put on his best show . He chased a tennis ball, gave out free kisses and greeted everyone who passed by in the hopes of sniffing out a new family to take him home.

Named for his white paws, Socks was one of roughly 40 dogs, cats and snakes that looked for new homes during Woofstock on Saturday at Red Wing Park. Formerly called Pet Palooza, the event was aimed to encourage adoption of homeless animals.

"Our ultimate goal is to find lifelong homes for all of the adoptable guys in our shelter," said Juleen ...

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